3 And Out With John Middlekauff

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Raiders' big Thursday Night Football win over the Chargers, Gruden continuing to prove critics wrong, why the Chargers continue to under-perform despite a stacked roster, previews this weekend's huge 'Bama/LSU tilt and the slate of Week 10 NFL games. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Cowboys Monday Night Football over the Giants, where the Cowboys fit into the NFC picture, his take on the AFC North, the Browns dumpster fire, the Ravens on the fly reboot with Lamar Jackson, why he's impressed with the Chiefs an Eagles handling adversity. He also gives his Week 9 takeaways and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Niners moving to 8-0 with a TNF win over the Cardinals, and is joined by former three time Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer to discuss when he started contemplating retirement, why he thought Andrew Luck was treated unfairly when he called it quits, his weekly game week preparation routine, the difference in culture between the Raiders and Cardinals, his decision to force his way out of Cincinnati, the benefits of rookie redshirting, and facing legendary defenses in the AFC North/NFC West. He also previews the Week 9 slate of games. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Steelers' Monday Night Football over the lowly Dolphins, why they still have playoff hope, his most balanced teams in the NFL, how Kyle Shanahan has broken out as an elite NFL head coach, why Deshaun Watson is an NFL QB version of Michael Jordan, why the Bears should cut Mitchell Trubisky after the season, and why he has no confidence that the Browns can make a playoff run. He also gives his Week 8 takeaways and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Vikings easy TNF win over the Redskins; why Kirk Cousins deserves credit for doing from disaster to dominant, and why he doesn't see Dwayne Haskins succeeding in Washington. He also reacts to the trades from the NFL this week, previews the slate of Week 8 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Patriots complete and total domination of the Jets on MNF, his takeaways from the Cowboys convincing win over Philly on SNF, why Sean Payton getting the Saints rolling without Brees is the ultimate coaching flex, why Matt LaFleur's biggest accomplishment is making Aaron Rodgers happy, why Lamar Jackson can't last as a run first QB, why Jalen Ramsey quitting on Jacksonville to protect his trade value isn't outrageous, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the potential impact of Patrick Mahomes going down in the Chiefs Thursday Night football win over the Broncos, gives his reaction to the Rams trading for star corner Jalen Ramsey from L.A. and Jacksonville's perspective, why Jim Harbaugh needs to beat Penn State to change his momentum at Michigan, previews the full slate of Week 7 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the refs ruined MNF with some egregious calls against the Lions, how Kyle Shanahan dominated Sean McVay, why L.A. has been a disaster for the Chargers, his early take on the big Eagles/Cowboys Week 7 matchup, and his thoughts on another terrible Baker Mayfield performance against the Seahawks. He also gives some quick takes on Week 6 from around the league, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at New England's systematic TNF win over the Giants, why the 6-0 Pats still have plenty of room for improvement, why people should hold off on judging Daniel Jones until he gets some help, and if LSU QB Joe Burrow has surpassed Oregon's Justin Herbert as the #2 QB in the 2020 Draft, He also breaks down the full slate of Week 6 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at why the 49ers total domination of the Browns on Monday Night Football, Jason Garrett's vanilla coaching style, why the Packers are for real, why bad officiating won't change, the Raiders and Falcons headed in opposite directions. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff gives his take on the TNF nail biter win for the Seahawks over the Rams, how Russell Wilson continues to carry Seattle, and why he was impressed with Sean McVay and Jared Goff in a tough loss.. John also previews the slate of Week 5 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff on the lackluster Monday Night Football product; how locking up the wrong quarterback - like Kirk Cousins - can break paralyze a franchise, why Teddy Bridgewater is worth every penny of his premium price for the Saints, Josh Allen getting schooled by the Patriots'secondary, and his issues with Matt Patricia's time management inf Detroit's loss to Kansas City. John also answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to Philly's huge Thursday Night football win over the Packers at Lambeau, previews all of the upcoming Week 4 games, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how Khalil Mack has changed the Bears' franchise since arriving last year, Daniel Jones lighting up the Bucs in his impressive Giants debut, why he's not ready to bail on the Eagles, despite a slow start to the season, why Freddie Kitchens is a complete disaster, Jim Harbaugh's failures at Michigan, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Jags should ride out the Jalen Ramsey drama, why it's clear Marcus Mariota isn't the long-term answer in Tennessee, why the Cowboys will end up paying more for waiting to pay Dak, why Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer. He also previews all of the NFL Week 3 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Browns' lackluster MNF win over the Jets, why it's clear that Freddie Kitchens is a liability, why the Steelers' trading a 1st rounder for DB Minkah Fitzpatrick to Miami could backfire big-time, why the Patrick Mahomes/Steph Curry comparison is more accurate than ever, why Brees and Big Ben getting injured is the norm compared to Brady, why Julio Jones' new deal won't set a trend for more NBA type deals, his notes from Week 2, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to Cam and the Panthers dropping to 0-2 after a TNF loss to the Bucs, why Cam's days as Carolina's starter are numbered, why Belichick would bother signing the exhausting Antonio Brown, why Lamar Jackson's Week 1 explosion against the Dolphins needs some context, why Chip Kelly is stealing money from UCLA at this point. He also makes his Week 2 NFL picks, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Week 1 MNF doubleheader, including the Texans inexplicable late defensive calls against the Saints and Derek Carr's statement game against the Broncos. He also gives his take on Belichick stealing Antonio Brown, why Kellen Moore is a sure-fire coaching star, why the Browns' implosion was a reflection on Freddie Kitchens being overwhelmed, quick hits from the CFB and NFL weekend, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Bears' bad night against the Packers, why Mitch Trubisky isn't good enough to entirely skip playing in the preseason, what's next for the Raiders and Antonio Brown after his altercation with GM Mike Mayock, why Jerry Jones stays true to form by paying Zeke, and if Jared Goff is as elite a franchise quarterback as his new contract says, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Middlekauff looks at how Bill O'Brien and the Texans blew it by waiting to deal Jadaveon Clowney until right before the season, why Melvin Gordon playing the victim during his holdout isn't going to get him paid, why the Dolphins' 'Process' style tank job isn't guaranteed to work in the NFL and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.